Fragrance comparison

Instinct vs Sogno Violet

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #68,485 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Sogno Violet

Salas · 2023

4.504 votes

Rank #55,380 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Instinct takes 2 of 4 categories.

Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sogno Violet
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Instinct2/4

Sogno Violet1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Instinct
Sillage & projection: Instinct
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sogno Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

InstinctPisello Parfum

Sogno VioletSalas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityInstinct

SillageInstinct

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

woody100%

white floral92%

amber84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

Top

RaspberrySaffron

Heart

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliCedarVetiverMossOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Olibanum and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,485

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,380

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerSogno VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Instinct by Pisello Parfum introduces a dry, heavy leather profile energized by a sharp twist of raspberry and saffron. Launched in 2024, this unisex fragrance balances intense woodiness with green elements like cypress, making it a rugged yet sweet option for crisp autumn evenings.

Reviews →

Sogno Violet by Salas opens with a bright splash of tangy red raspberry dusted in dry, warm saffron spice. As the initial fruitiness settles on your skin, a fresh bouquet of crisp jasmine, dewy lily-of-the-valley, and soft rose petals gently unfolds. The base anchors the blend with clean cedarwood, earthy patchouli, g…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Instinct or Sogno Violet?

Instinct takes 2 of 4 categories. Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Sogno Violet is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sogno Violet for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Instinct or Sogno Violet?

Instinct lasts longest (Instinct 50/100, Sogno Violet 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Instinct or Sogno Violet?

Instinct projects furthest (Instinct 50/100, Sogno Violet 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Instinct and Sogno Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Olibanum and Jasmine.

Is Instinct or Sogno Violet better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits evening wear; Sogno Violet suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Instinct and Sogno Violet?

Instinct has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Thyme and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Sogno Violet has top notes of Raspberry and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Moss.